Details of Lot 3
DWM
A 7X57MM BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 761

27-inch octagonal barrel with ramp fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves to 300, bolt with flag safety, the half length stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and steel butt plate, engraved German silver plaque to the right side of the butt, 13 1/2-inch pull, sling swivels, 8lb. 2oz., nitro proof, in its Holland & Holland full-length canvas rifle case
S1

The rifle appears to have had the open sights fitted at the same time it was fitted for its case.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
29 August 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply